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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.64, 7,842.28 and 2,453.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.64, 7,842.28 and 2,453.19 is: 3,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.64 : 7,842.28 = 2,453.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.64/7,842.28 = 2,453.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.64x = 7,842.28 × 2,453.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.64x = 19,238,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238,602.87/5,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.65

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